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We remember William Ball
We remember William Ball
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas Ball
Source:8992719
1875
1877
sibling
Eli Ball
Source:8992719
1877
1882
sibling
George Ball
Source:8992719
1882
1884
sibling
Isaac Ball
Source:8992719
1884
1887
sibling
Jane Ball
Source:8992719
1887
1889
1891
location
High Street, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8992719
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Arthur Ball
Source:8992714
1891
1894
sibling
Alice Ball
Source:8992714
1894
1901
location
High Street, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8992714
31st March 1901
1909
children
John William Ball
Source:8992693
1909
1910
marriage
Florence Maud Harris
Source:8992729
28th March 1910 - 9th October 1917
1910
children
Joseph Arthur Ball
Source:8992693
July 1910
1911
location
Chapel Yard, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8992693
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 28
Source:8992673
9th October 1917
1917
location
Chapel Field, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8992673
17th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
13/90
York and Lancaster Regiment
1st/5th Battalion
Source:7390793
1917
death
Killed in Action
struck by a piece of shrapnel in the back of the head
Belgium
Source:7390793
Source:8992673
9th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 125 to 128.
Source:7390793
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 159241 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Field, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th November 1917 | |
| Chapel Yard, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| High Street, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| High Street, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13/90 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 1st/5th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Ball | son | 1909 | |
| Joseph Arthur Ball | son | July 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Eli Ball | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Ball | brother | 1875 | |
| Eli Ball | brother | 1877 | |
| George Ball | brother | 1882 | |
| Isaac Ball | brother | 1884 | |
| Jane Ball | sister | 1887 | |
| Arthur Ball | brother | 1891 | |
| Alice Ball | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Maud Harris | wife | 28th March 1910 |
Media
Media
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William Ball from Barnsley ChronicleA young man in uniform tunic, bare-headed. From the Barnsley Chronicle 17 November 1917 with thanks to Barnsley Archives.
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Panel on Royston War Memorial showing W BallGreenish bronze panel bearing two columns of names.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Men who fell during 3rd Battle of Ypres - including PasschendaeleMore about Barnsley - Men who fell during 3rd Battle of Ypres - including Passchendaele
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley War Memorials Project - Royston War Memorial | Linda571 | |
| Baptism Register for St John's Royston | Linda571 | |
| Marriage Register for St John's Royston, Barnsley | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Ball from Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| Panel on Royston War Memorial showing W Ball | Linda571 |
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